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March 05, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita

Why We're So Far Behind On Biofuel Targets

A major cellulosic ethanol project is underway in Boardman, but the U.S. is hopelessly behind on reaching its targets for production nationwide. Continue reading →

Filed under: Renewable energy, Ethanol, Biofuel

Jan. 09, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita

Troubled Oregon Ethanol Plant Now Shipping Oil

This seems rather ironic: The Columbia Pacific Biorefinery in Clatskanie, built to produce renewable corn-based ethanol fuel, is apparently cashing in on domestic oil production. Continue reading →

Filed under: Energy, Columbia Pacific Biorefinery, Ethanol

Jan. 26, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

Feds Invest In $390 Million Biofuel Refinery In Boardman

A Colorado-based company is planning to build a $390 million commercial cellulosic ethanol plant in Boardman that would produce fuel from trees and farm waste by 2014. Continue reading →

Filed under: Energy, Biofuel, Cellulosic ethanol, ZeaChem

Jan. 15, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

Why The U.S. Is Running Out Of Organic Milk

Oregon dairy farmer Jerome Rosa has been producing milk for Organic Valley since 2001. Continue reading →

Filed under: Agriculture, Ethanol subsidies, Organic food

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